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Case: Skimpier and skimpier
As the summer has gotten hotter, Mary's classroom attire has gotten skimpier and skimpier. What started with halter tops and miniskirts has quickly escalated into bikini tops and thong-revealing short shorts. While this has made her extremely popular with the men in the class (who flirt and lavish attention on her), the women in the class are unimpressed with her wardrobe and make rude comments behind her back before she comes to class. During a discussion on sexual assault, a woman in the class makes the comment, "If the girl dresses like a prostitute, she gets what she deserves." Mary does a slow turn and says indignantly, "You better not be talking about me." When should I have intervened? How?, What should I say to Mary? What should I say to the student who made the comment, and to the rest of the class?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
It seems that Mary has not followed dress code for most of her time in class. Dress code violations are something that should be addressed as quickly as possible to ensure EVERYONE follows it. This would have addressed her inappropriate attire in class, and had she not complied, I would have sent her to administration . . or, if it were higher education classes (as it sounds like), I would report her through the appropriate channels.
As far as the discussion, these types of things happen when we have open discussions on such hot topics. Everyone has an opinion and is free to it, even if others do not agree. Before having such a discussion, you have to ensure that your classroom is a safe zone and that you created a climate of respect. As there was tension due to sexually provocative clothing in the class, it would seem that the class was not being treated with respect, and that this topic may have been a bad idea.
Dealing with the situation as is: I would stop the discussion there, possibly stating that the violent assault (meaning they were attacked without provocation) on another person is never okay (as it isn't-- and my opinion is just as valid as theirs), and then state that we will move on and not discuss anything that will cause outbursts and/or personal attacks within the room. Mary will need to be talked to about her clothing choices and asked not to wear clothing against the dress code. You could tell her this after class or in an e-mail (which may be better as she would be upset after class and this way it is in writing). |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Rated On: March 3, 2013 12:31 am |
| Rated By: GaTuWy |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: two thumbs up! |
| Rated On: October 15, 2014 10:00 pm |
| Rated By: Amanda KAhn |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I agree with this. The situation should have been addressed sooner. If she has been breaking the dress code for a while, why was it ignored until now. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:42 am |
| Rated By: WeGuQy |
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